DECORAH, Iowa (Aug. 2, 2025)—Just one night after suffering his first DNF of the season due to mechanical issues, Brandon Davis bounced back in a big way by this last Saturday night capturing the USRA Northern Lights Modified Series Special presented by Weis GMC at Winneshiek Raceway.

Joe Horgdal led the field to green for the 30-lap A-Main, but it was Jacob Bleess who quickly jumped out front in the early going. Behind Bleess, Davis quickly dispatched the 29H of Horgdall and dialed in the rifle sights on the Kevko Racing sponsored 21. Once Davis was able to catch Bleess, the two raced side by side for several laps before Davis finally secured the top spot just before the halfway mark.

From there, it was all Brandon Davis. The A-Main ran caution-free from start to finish, allowing the Minnesota driver to cruise to a convincing victory and extend his impressive season resume.

Josh Angst came home in second, followed by early race leader Jacob Bleess in third. Joe Horgdal held on for a solid fourth-place finish, while Shadren Turner, who set quick time in Detherage Opticians qualifying and won Rick Beebe Heating and Air Conditioning Heat Race 2, completed the top five. Bleess claimed the win in SS Fishing Rental Heat Race 1.

The USRA Northern Lights Modified Series continues this Friday February 8th at the Fairmont Raceway in Fairmont, MN for the 2nd Annual Dwaine Hanson Memorial.

To follow along with all things USRA Northern Lights Modified Series, you can find us on social media or go to our website at www.northernlightsmodifiedseries.com.

RESULTS

Wehrs Machine A Feature 1 (30 laps): Brandon Davis 2. Josh Angst 3. Jacob Bleess 4. Joe Horgdal 5. Shadren Turner 6. Alex Williamson 7. Harley Dais 8. Taton Hansen 9. Landon Volkman 10. Ben Nading 11. Joe Ludemann 12. Shaun Walski 13. Darwin Karau 14. James Parker 15. Cole Bennerotte 16. Blake Arndt 17. Devon Havlik 18. Parker Hale 19. Parker Foster

SS Fishing Rental Heat 1 (8 laps): Jacob Bleess 2. Brandon Davis 3. Josh Angst 4. Shaun Walski 5. Taton Hansen 6. Blake Arndt 7. Ben Nading 8. Darwin Karau 9. Devon Havlik 10. James Parker

Rick Beebe Heating and Air Conditioning Heat 2 (8 laps): Shadren Turner 2. Joe Horgdal 3. Parker Hale 4. Alex Williamson 5. Harley Dais 6. Joe Ludemann 7. Landon Volkman 8. Cole Bennerotte 9. Parker Foster

Deatherage Opticians Qualifying: Jacob Bleess 2. Shadren Turner 3. Brandon Davis 4. Joe Horgdal 5. Josh Angst 6. Parker Hale 7. Shaun Walski 8. Harley Dais 9. Taton Hansen 10. Alex Williamson 11. Ben Nading 12. Landon Volkman 13. Devon Havlik 14. Cole Bennerotte 15. Blake Arndt 16. Joe Ludemann 17. Darwin Karau 18. Parker Foster

The USRA Kevko Racing Northern Lights Modified Series Presented by Real Racing Wheels would like to recognize and thank their 2025 season long partners.

Gold Partners - Central Spray Foam & Cement Lifting, Day Motor Sports, Deatherage Opticians, Dylan Scott Entertainment, Hochatown Saloon, Kevko Racing, Midwest Sheet Metal, RacinDirt.com, Real Racing Wheels, Rick Beebe Heating and Air Conditioning, S&S Fishing and Rental, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products

Silver Partners - American Racer Tires, Bryke Racing, Buck Monson Photos, Duvall Electric, Fast Shafts, Integra Shocks, Keyser Manufacturing, Photos By Boyd, Scotty Dogg’s Hideout, Swift Springs, Victory Vault

Bronze Partners - Freight Logistics Inc., KS Engineering, Mars Race Cars, Milburn Acreages by Tillison Enterprises, Service Plumbing of Wichita, Transmissions Unlimited, VP Racing Fuels, Zac's Sales and Service

2025 Point Funds (ARMS, HMT, NLMS)
1. $7,500
2. $4,500
3. $3,500
4. $3,000
5. $2,500
6. $2,400
7. $2,300
8. $2,200
9. $2,100
10. $2,000
80 Percent attendance required to remain point fund eligible

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The United States Racing Association (USRA) was formed in 2002, and currently sanctions eight divisions at some of the finest speedways in America. With the incredible support of dozens of marketing partners, the USRA is able to provide points funds and contingency awards that are second to none in dirt track racing. Thousands of racers compete in the Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series at some of the most elite dirt track facilities in America.

The 12th Annual Summit USRA Nationals happens Sept. 30 through Oct. 4 at the legendary Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Mo., featuring USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods, USRA Hobby Stocks and USRA Tuners in their Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series national points finales.

The 6th Annual Summit USRA Southern Nationals returns to the Boothill Speedway in Greenwood, La., from Oct. 16-18, featuring USRA Limited Mods and Sunoco USRA Factory Stocks in their final Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series national points event.

USRA Official Sponsors: American Racer Racing Tires, Beyea Headers, Christie Door Company, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, KSE Racing Products, Mesilla Valley Transportation, Nitroquest Media, PEM Racing Gears & Drivetrain, RacinDirt, Summit Racing Equipment, Sunoco Race Fuels.

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